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People called to wear yellow for HM King’s birthday, auspicious July
People called to wear yellow for HM King’s birthday, auspicious July
PHUKET: The government is inviting people to wear the colour yellow throughout July to celebrate the 66th birthday of His Majesty The King Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun and to commemorate the auspicious Buddhist occasions of Asarnha Bucha and Vassa, also called “Buddhist Lent”.
No special ‘temporary’ driver’s licences for tourists
No special ‘temporary’ driver’s licences for tourists
PHUKET: Tourists wanting to get a “temporary” Thai driver’s license – as advocated by a Phuket Vice Governor to an ambassador earlier this month – will have to join the queue along with everyone else applying for a new Thai driver’s license, The Phuket News has confirmed.
Phuket’s B4bn The Residences at Sheraton Phuket Grand Bay enjoying strong sales
Phuket’s B4bn The Residences at Sheraton Phuket Grand Bay enjoying strong sales
PHUKET: The Residences at Sheraton Phuket Grand Bay, B4-billion mixed-use, low-density development located at Ao Por, on Phuket’s east coast, is enjoying strong interest with 70% of units already sold to Thai and international investors, developer Apex Development Public Company Limited announced today (June 18).
Weather warning for Phuket still in effect
Weather warning for Phuket still in effect
PHUKET: The weather warning for Phuket is still in effect following the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) issuing a warning on Saturday his morning cautioning any persons in or near the sea to beware strong wind and waves over the Andaman Sea.
Storm-struck Jungceylon reopens after all-night repairs
Storm-struck Jungceylon reopens after all-night repairs
PHUKET: Staff at the Jungceylon shopping mall in Patong have confirmed that the sail shade covers and support pylons damaged by the strong gusts of wind yesterday (June 17) have been removed and that that no people were injured in the incident.
Laguna Phuket holds anti-bribery, anti-corruption training
Laguna Phuket holds anti-bribery, anti-corruption training
PHUKET: Laguna Resorts & Hotels (LRH) last Thursday (June 14) held an Anti-Bribery and Corruption Training at the Angsana Laguna Phuket that saw 270 LRH executives together with Laguna Phuket associates taking part.
Phuket student takes on survey of public transport, tuk-tuk and taxi fares
Phuket student takes on survey of public transport, tuk-tuk and taxi fares
PHUKET: An enterprising Year 12 student in Phuket has taken on the challenge as part of his school studies to survey what Thai and foreign tourists as well as expats and other local residents think of Phuket’s public transport options, with a special focus on the prices and services provided by the island’s taxi and tuk-tuk drivers.
Thailand leads MICE surge
Thailand leads MICE surge
The Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) has released the results of its recent market survey conducted in 20 countries showing that Thailand has been rated the most preferred MICE destination which the survey participants would like to revisit for their future business/MICE trips.
Phuket Opinion: Window dressing
Phuket Opinion: Window dressing
PHUKET: This week various Phuket officials took pains to reassure foreign ambassadors and diplomats that everything that can be done to protect tourists, increase road safety and reduce plastic rubbish, is being done. This is a common refrain from the island’s officials whenever concerns are raised by foreign governments about Phuket’s terrible record in these areas.
Phi Ta Khon Festival in Loei begins
Phi Ta Khon Festival in Loei begins
LOEI: The Ministry of Culture is set to host Phi Ta Khon, also known as the ghost mask festival, in Loei province this weekend, with the three-day festival starting today (June 16).
Wet weather warning for Phuket
Wet weather warning for Phuket
PHUKET: The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) issued a warning this morning (June 16) cautioning any persons in or near the sea to beware strong wind and waves over the Andaman Sea.
Phuket Muslims celebrate Eid al-Fitri, end of Ramadan
Phuket Muslims celebrate Eid al-Fitri, end of Ramadan
PHUKET: Muslims across Phuket and elsewhere throughout the country today (June 15) are celebrating Eid Al-Fitr, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan, which drew to a close yesterday.
Phuket Developers gear up for PropertyGuru Thailand Property Awards 2018
Phuket Developers gear up for PropertyGuru Thailand Property Awards 2018
PROPERTY: Phuket projects will feature prominently when the PropertyGuru Thailand Property Awards returns to Bangkok on August 31 to honour the country’s best real estate developers and the top projects of the year.
TAT highlights yachts at TTM+ media briefings
TAT highlights yachts at TTM+ media briefings
PATTAYA: A total of 99 media representatives from 30 overseas countries received personalised, market-specific briefings on the Thai tourism industry today as part of a continued effort by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) to grow the publicity value of the Thailand Travel Mart Plus (TTM+) 2018.
Phuket’s first ‘Monkey Island’ revealed
Phuket’s first ‘Monkey Island’ revealed
PHUKET: Officials have revealed that the first of two “Monkey Islands” off Phuket will be Koh Thanan, some 2.2 kilometres off Phuket’s northeast coast.
Singha Estate acquires Outrigger Laguna Phuket, five other Outrigger properties
Singha Estate acquires Outrigger Laguna Phuket, five other Outrigger properties
HOSPITALITY: Singha Estate Public Company Limited, Thailand’s premier property development and investment holding company, today (June 13) announced the successful acquisition of six spectacular properties including Outrigger Laguna Phuket Beach Resort from the Honolulu-based hotel chain and management company, Outrigger.
34 wild Phuket monkeys caught on Day 1 of campaign
34 wild Phuket monkeys caught on Day 1 of campaign
PHUKET: The first day of catching monkeys at Baan Yamu in Pa Khlok, on Phuket’s east coast, yesterday (June 12) so that the monkeys can be sterilised saw 34 wild monkeys snared, officials have reported.
Dates set for Laguna Phuket Marathon 2019
Dates set for Laguna Phuket Marathon 2019
MARATHON: After a record breaking 2018 edition last Saturday (June 10) and Sunday (June 11) with more than 9,000 runners, it has been announced that the 14th Laguna Phuket Marathon will take place on Saturday June 8 and Sunday June 9, 2019.
Ukrainian caught over B18mn, Phuket villas ATM skim scam
Ukrainian caught over B18mn, Phuket villas ATM skim scam
PHUKET: Police have arrested a Ukrainian man for skimming people’s accounts from ATMs in Phuket amounting to an estimated B18 million over the past four years, which police believe was used to buy two mansion villas in Phuket.
Rawai Mayor warns residents of increasing dengue concerns
Rawai Mayor warns residents of increasing dengue concerns
PHUKET: The Mayor of Rawai yesterday surveyed areas under his jurisdiction and carried out fogging in high-risk areas in an effort to quell local mosquito breeding.